equities
Is the stock market rally misleading?
It must be kept in mind that the world economy is still expected to contract by 3% in 2020
06 Sep 2020 - Opinion
Lukman Otunuga is a research analyst at FXTM. A keen follower of macroeconomic events, with a strong professional and academic background in finance, Lukman is well versed in the various factors affecting the currency and commodity markets. Lukman holds a BSc (hons) degree in Economics from the University of Essex, UK and an MSc in Finance from London School of Business and Finance, where he studied corporate finance, mergers & acquisitions and the role of international financial institutions.
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currencies
Will the dollar return to the throne in Q3?
The greenback stands to gain not only from its safe-haven status but the fact that it is also the world's reserve currency
08 Jul 2020 - Opiniongold
Gold set to shine through coronavirus chaos
The coronavirus outbreak represents a significant threat to the global economy with the human and economic costs difficult to quantify
05 Mar 2020 - Opinionoil and gas
Is the oil rebound short-lived?
Uncertainty over the impact of coronavirus on China, Asia and the global economy has fostered a sense of caution, unease and fear across the board
18 Feb 2020 - Opiniontrade
US-China prepare to seal 'phase one' deal, now comes the hard part
The positive sentiment fueled by trade hopes is likely to support emerging market stocks
16 Jan 2020 - Opiniontrade
What does the 'phase one' trade deal mean for the UAE & GCC?
The ‘phase one’ trade deal could be good news for Aramco which recently completed the largest initial public offering (IPO)
22 Dec 2019 - Opinionoil and gas
Will OPEC dish out a bullish surprise?
WTI Crude has gained roughly 7.75% since the start of Q4 on the back of trade optimism
08 Dec 2019 - Opinioneconomy
Is monetary easing enough to stave off a global recession?
Global debt reached a record $184 trillion in 2017
05 Nov 2019 - Opinionoil and gas
Are oil bulls standing on shaky foundations?
An appreciating greenback is another theme that could obstruct oil's upside gains.
25 Sep 2019 - Opiniongold
Investors go for gold amid trade tensions
Driven by intense bouts of safe haven buying, the precious metal sped ahead, rising by 5 percent in August
10 Sep 2019 - Opinioncommodities
Oil outlook clouded by trade uncertainty and recession fears
Demand-side concerns in the form of rising US inventories, persistent US-China trade disputes and worrying signs of decelerating world growth have not been kind to oil prices
27 Aug 2019 - Opinioncurrencies
Markets brace for currency war as yuan weakens
As a consequence of slowing world growth, central banks are putting their monetary easing policies into overdrive
14 Aug 2019 - Opinionuae
What will a no-deal Brexit mean for the UAE?
Given how the United Kingdom is an important trading partner of the United Arab Emirates, a no-deal Brexit certainly presents various disadvantages and opportunities
30 Jul 2019 - Opinionglobal markets
King dollar's throne under threat as Fed flags rate cut
Markets already seem to have factored in a July rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve and are beginning to look at what happens next
17 Jul 2019 - Opinioneconomy
UAE economy stable as markets prepare for Q3 challenges
Buying of 'safe haven' assets has retreated since a truce was reached in the trade dispute between the U.S. and China at the recent G20 meeting
03 Jul 2019 - Opinion
global markets
Fed's dovish stance bolsters global markets
Dollar slides and gold hits five-year highs on expectations of a forthcoming rate cut
20 Jun 2019 - Opinion
global markets
Will risk appetite weaken further in Q3?
Brexit uncertainty and the threat of withdrawal without a trade deal has placed pressure on the pound
18 Jun 2019 - Opinion
commodities
Gold shines as trade tensions fuel global recession fears
Persistent fears over trade tensions and a weaker global economy have pushed gold prices higher
09 Jun 2019 - Opinionglobal markets
Trade war uncertainty clouds sentiment
Market's initially positive reaction to heightened U.S. sanctions reversed once China retaliated
14 May 2019 - Opinioncommodities
Will volatile oil prices threaten global growth?
Are oil exporters set to experience short-term gains, but longer term pain?
30 Apr 2019 - OpinionZawya Coverage
Abu Dhabi's non-oil trade reached $51.8bln in 11 months
Gold jewellery demand in UAE surged 57% in 2021 due to high tourist traffic
Bahrain's Al Salam Bank agrees to acquire Ithmaar's retail banking business
Fitch Ratings affirms Ethiopia's CCC rating on low reserves, default risk
Tunisian AI startup raises $100mln from Chimera Abu Dhabi, Google
